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What is dispatch semaphore and when should it be used?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Dispatch semaphores control access to resources using counters.
Deep explanation
Semaphores allow limiting concurrent access. wait() decrements count and may block; signal() increments count. Misuse can cause deadlocks or priority inversion issues.
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